SATIC - Tax Analyst – R&D Tax Credits

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

In indirect tax at PwC, you will focus value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales tax and other indirect taxes. Your work will involve providing advice and guidance to clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex indirect tax regulations and optimise their indirect tax positions.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Summary:

Join SATIC’s Innovation & Capital Incentives (ICI) team as an R&D Tax Credits Analyst and help innovative UK businesses access valuable R&D tax incentives. This role is ideal for tax, finance, and analytical professionals who thrive in a collaborative, technology-enabled environment and are

passionate about delivering value to clients. As part of PwC’s wider UK ICI network, you will support the delivery of R&D tax claims, work alongside specialists across other incentive regimes, including Capital Allowances, and leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to drive efficient, high-quality client outcomes.

Qualifications /Certifications required:

Bachelors degree in taxation or relevant NQF 7 qualification Post-graduate qualification in taxation (advantageous)

Experience required:

3-5 years taxation experience R&D/general tax credits/allowances experience desirable SAIT articles desirable

Responsibilities of role:

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of R&D tax credit engagements across multiple clients and industries.

• Prepare R&D tax credit claims and supporting documentation for submission to HMRC.

• Analyse large financial datasets using Excel, Alteryx, and other digital tools to identify qualifying expenditure and calculate R&D tax incentives.

• Interpret and transform complex financial and technical data into accurate, compliant R&D tax claims and meaningful insights for clients. Liaise with clients through emails and virtual meetings to gather information and provide project updates.

Collaborate with UK and South African teams to deliver high-quality client outcomes.

• Support and coach junior team members, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and high-quality delivery across engagements.

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, proactive communication and ensuring all parties are kept informed of project progress, risks, and key milestones.

• Identify opportunities to enhance client value and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Desirable skill sets include:

• Experience in a tax environment, with exposure to R&D tax incentives being advantageous.

• Experience working with data transformation tools such as Alteryx

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and data analysis.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and enthusiasm for learning new technologies and ways of working.

Role related attributes:

• Client-focused with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality deliverables.

• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy in documentation and reporting.

• Collaborative team player who can also take ownership and work independently.

• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies, tools, and ways of working.

• Strong communicator with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

November 1, 2026